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car won't start. help with diagnostic please

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Old 08-11-11, 11:19 AM
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Default car won't start. help with diagnostic please

I just replaced battery, thinking it was that. Nope.. car is fine, but every once and a while it wont start. I would have to jump my car. Could it be the alternator?
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It could be the alternator but usually when the alternator goes out, your battery light will stay illuminated. You should start with the cheap/free fixes such as cleaning your battery terminals and cleaning your grounds. Make sure your terminals are on tight too.
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Get your charging system checked out. If it checks out fine, next would be checking the battery drain. See what is draining your battery.
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